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# (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' (1892–1990)

## What is (romain De Tirtoff) Erte'’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' at 19 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $260 including buyer’s premium (middle half $237–$471, n=11). The auction record is $7,537 for Prologue (2015, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prologue | GOUACHE ON PAPER | $7,537 | Artcurial | May 2015 |
| 2 | Mannequins Rubis - Danseuses Rubis pour la Nouvelle Ève, 1955 | 4 gouaches sur papier | $5,382 | Ader | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | La femme et le diable, la vénitienne | Signé à droite au centre "Erté" | $4,005 | Artcurial | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | REVUE DU MUSIC-HALL TABARIN, "LE METAL" (MAQUETTE DE COSTUME), 1928 | Gouache et encre sur papier | $3,538 | Artcurial | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Cosi Fan Tutte, 1947 | GOUACHE ON PAPER | $3,247 | Artcurial | May 2015 |
| 6 | Cosi Fan Tutte, 1947 | GOUACHE ON PAPER | $3,247 | Artcurial | May 2015 |
| 7 | Robe pour Commère, 1922 | Signé en bas à droite "Erté" | $3,003 | Artcurial | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Erte 1892-1990 "Monaco" LE Female Bronze Sculpture | Bronze | $2,925 | Hill Auction Gallery | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | La Dernière fête, Isabelle | Gouache sur carton | $2,799 | Ader | Nov 2015 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerald Vase I (Black) (L. 26), 1892 | Screenprint in colors | $2,750 | Bonhams | May 2014 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $1,875 |
| Other | 14 | $1,859 |
| Works on paper | 47 | $1,659 |
| Prints | 22 | $351 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $1,399 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $540 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


(romain De Tirtoff) Erte' is a Russian artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,399. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' sold in 2026 for $2,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work is $1,399.

The median (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work on paper sells for $1,722 across 47 lots.

The median (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' print sells for $500 across 21 lots.

The median (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' sculpture sells for $1,550 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work on papers typically sell for $933–$1,980 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $500† | $2,750 | 80.8% | 2026-03-11 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,124 | $1,124 | — | 2025-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $1,722 | $7,537 | 97.9% | 2023-08-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $1,550†‡ | $2,375 | 80% | 2026-06-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $3,771 | $7,537 | — | 2023-04-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

(romain De Tirtoff) Erte''s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $500 with 80.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,124, record $1,124. A typical (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $3,771.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $260–$550† | $400† | $856 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $444–$626† | $546† | $2,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $933–$1,980 | $1,641 | $7,537 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,352–$1,881†‡ | $1,550†‡ | $2,375 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $7,537 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,382 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,900† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,124 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $856 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work is $1,399. The median (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work on paper sells for $1,722 across 47 lots. The median (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' print sells for $500 across 21 lots. The median (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' sculpture sells for $1,550 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work on papers typically sell for $933–$1,980 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work on paper is $1,722.

### What is (romain De Tirtoff) Erte''s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work on paper is $7,537.

### What is the average price of a (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' print?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' print is $500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is (romain De Tirtoff) Erte''s most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' print is $2,750.

### What is the average price of a small (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work on paper?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,641, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium (romain De Tirtoff) Erte' print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is (romain De Tirtoff) Erte''s auction record?

(romain De Tirtoff) Erte''s auction record is $7,537, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.